O'Connell Bridge

O'Connell Bridge

Droichead Uí Chonaill
O'Connell Bridge viewed from the west
Coordinates53°20′50″N 6°15′33″W / 53.3473°N 6.2591°W / 53.3473; -6.2591
CrossesRiver Liffey
LocaleDublin, Ireland
Other nameCarlisle Bridge
Preceded byHa'penny Bridge
Followed byRosie Hackett Bridge
Characteristics
MaterialGranite, portland stone
Total length~45 m
Width~50 m (~45 m between parapets)
No. of spans3
History
DesignerJames Gandon
Construction start1791 (1791)
(reconstruction commenced 1877 (1877))
Construction end1794 (1794)
(reconstruction completed 1882 (1882))
Location
Interactive map of O'Connell Bridge

O'Connell Bridge (Irish: Droichead Uí Chonaill) is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, which joins O'Connell Street to D'Olier Street, Westmoreland Street and the south quays.